Kim West
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Kim West, LCSW-C, known as "The Sleep Lady," has helped thousands of tired parents gently teach their babies and children how to go to sleep and stay asleep. West has appeared on "Dr. Phil," the "Today" Show, "NBC Nightly News," "Good Morning America," TLC's "Bringing Home Baby," and CNN. She has been written about in a number of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Parents, Baby Talk, Parenting, the Baltimore Sun, USA Today, and the Washington Post. West hosts the sleep section of "The Newborn Channel," played in maternity wards in hospitals across the country. She is the mother of two daughters and a licensed child and family therapist, practicing for over seventeen years. She lives with her family in Annapolis, Maryland.

In addition to The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight, West is also the author of 52 Sleep Secrets for Babies and the upcoming, Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook.

Visit Kim West at sleeplady.com

Blog Entries by Kim West

Sleep, Motherhood And Postpartum Depression

Posted January 27, 2010 | 09:31:10 (EST)

I see postpartum depression (PPD) a lot in the families who come to me with sleep issues. Exhaustion is a risk factor for depression. And depression makes it harder to sleep coach successfully, which in turn breeds more exhaustion. Women experiencing postpartum depression don't always recognize the signs so it's...

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Nighttime Routine For Two-And-A-Half To Five-Year-Olds

Posted January 23, 2010 | 11:12:23 (EST)

For this age group, the bedtime routine is typically the most challenging part of the day. Now that your child is older, you may want to modify her routine a little but make sure it remains soothing and predictable. Bedtime preparations should be in her room (or perhaps the early...

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